Hi, I’m Elysha!
You’ve seen my work. Here’s why I do it. 💫
I’m a strategist and maker—passionate about tough problems and innovative solutions that get people to care. Currently at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, I collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to improve their workflows and connect STEM and mission topics to the public. Previously, I designed products for joy at Illumination, branded three shows to showcase collegiate artistry, and drove awareness of liver disease at Stanford. I studied Communication Design and HCI at Carnegie Mellon University.
When discovering my path in design, it was difficult to choose just one medium or process. I came to realize I commit not to methodologies, but to social, systemic, human issues with a relentless pursuit of understanding. With cross-disciplinary expertise in UX, visual design, and branding, it’s my greatest privilege to distill broad perspectives, technology, and real-world constraints into precise solutions that activate. Hot cheetos, iced tea, and electronic music are my main accomplices in these missions, but I’m always looking for more crewmates to build cool things together!